В компанию-оператор гостиничных сетей IHG Hotels & Resorts ищут Director Design.
About Company:
IHG Hotels & Resorts is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, promising to provide True Hospitality for everyone; making you feel welcome and cared for, recognised and respected, wherever you are in the world.
Company is currently recruiting for a talented Director Design, Middle East and Africa to join dynamic, growing and high-profile team. This position will be based in Dubai office reporting directly to Senior Director - India, Middle East & Africa.
Your day to day:
- Coordinating with the region’s Development team in supporting the feasibility review of properties that are considered for acquisition, management or franchise into an IHG brand
- Supporting with on-brand and cost-efficient designs, space planning, interior design and construction and project management techniques. Also liaising with the Engineering team to advise on creative design solutions in a proactive fashion
- Working closely with the Senior Director of Design & Engineering, IMEA to understand IHG investment goals and brand strategies and standards for each Hotel project through regular internal presentations at key design stages
- Working across all brands, providing support to Owners as per the Technical Services Agreement throughout the project lifespan from inception through consultant appointment, concept development through construction, to handover to IHG operating teams. Lead and manage workflow, involving internal and external stakeholders as required to ensure project progress on a timely basis. This includes communicating key decisions that might impact cost, resource and dateline to internal & external stakeholders
- Managing the process of reviewing Hotel projects in terms of IHG design standards, including concept design, schematic, detailed design and tender documentation, periodic site inspections and pre-opening inspections
- Working closely with the Engineering function within the region to collaborate on issues impacting project plans and related costs to ensure objectives are achieved and consistency in standards
- Championing green design and sustainability practices in the industry, supporting the company’s Journey to Tomorrow net/zero carbon ambitions
- Collaborating with and providing feedback to all Brand teams as required on trend and challenges in order to refine Brand Standards and shape future requirements
- Acting as a subject matter mentor to manager level colleagues, assisting the mutual personal and team-wide growth of Design & Engineering
- The role requires an independent, creative, and striving mindset
What company needs from you:
Educational Attainment:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design and/or Construction Management
Critical Expertise & Experience:
- Arabic speaking is an advantage
- Typically, minimum 8 years direct combined experience in design, construction, project management of hospitality buildings
- Strong knowledge of architectural, design, and construction principles, with an understanding of applicable laws
- A self-starter who is a committed team player with flexible interpersonal style; effective communication and project management skills; strong influencing skills; experience in a multi-national environment and ability to deal sensitively with different cultural issues and competing requirements
- Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight and team player who collaborates well with others to drive consensus in pressure and deadline filled environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for purpose of providing and explaining project information and status to Owners, consultants and contractors, internal stakeholders, hotel management teams, and senior management